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Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates

Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.

While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And...

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During...

A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics / Move-Up Buyers

A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure a...

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered...

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just...

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an...

Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice

For Sellers / Selling Myths

Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice

In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you...

Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers / For Sellers / Infographics

Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate today’s home pricing and market values, the contracts and fine...